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part of Alexandra Park Road and thence by Vallance Road to The
Avenue.
At the close of the year, the Council submitted for approval
by the Minister of Housing and Local Government Smoke Control
Order No. 3 relating to an area embracing 1,389 dwellings in the
Bounds Green area. It is proposed that the Order come into
operation on the 1st October 1961
Rodent Control
During the year, 184 dwellings in the Borough were treated
for rat infestation, entailing 1,366 visits. In addition 17
business premises were treated for the presence of rats, A
further 54 dwellings and 14 other premises were treated for mice
and a total of 512 visits were made.
The Council's refuse tip at White Hart Lane was constantly
baited with an anti-coagulant bait and several supervisory visits
were made to the adjoining Council allotments for evidence of the
presence of rats.
The sewers were treated on two occasions for the control of
rats during the year and 672 manholes were baited. The baiting
consisted of two unpoisoned baits on alternate days, followed by
a poisoned bait. For the purpose of sewer treatment the Borough
is divided into ten small areas and two gangs of two men each
occupy just over three weeks in carrying out the treatment. Cooperation
is sought from the Borough Engineer's and Surveyor s
Department in this connection. Record sheets are kept of each
visit and a return made to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food after each treatment. The following is a copy of the
results of both treatments:-